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Belitung, Indonesia
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So called the city beach of Tanjung Pandan. It's where the city locals typically go during the weekend to watch the sunset, play at the playground or dine at the seafood restaurants.
This is what is left of a kaolinite mine. A lake with blue water and white rocks around it deceives you as if you are near the Poles or a volcano crater.
A recreational spot that used tu ba a ceramic manufactury. Relax while watching the fish swim in the lake. There are also restaurants and places that selling souvenirs.
Do karaoke in room or enjoy live music each night. They are serving common Indonesian food and to some extent, western food.
Gusong Bugis Beach
A mangrove ecotourism park. If you want to enjoy food in the mangrove area, you can visit the floating restaurant in a Pinisi ship.
Notable for its ice cream shop and has Western food.
Want a temporary relief to Western food? Shift yourself to its fried chicken from this fast food restaurant.
Where there are Padang (Minangkabau) people, there is always a restaurant of their cuisine. Does not have the typical prominent roof, but a more premium feel.
Ayam geprek and Cincau gula merah.
Since 1973, this stall has attracted numerous national celebrities to stop by, even the former president Megawati. Specialties are the Mie Belitung, and the key lime juice. Cheap but you might need two to fill you up.
If you want meat, that is their main ingredient for their noodle dish (bakmi), but they also have the Mie Belitung.
Has seafood, but much more options if you are bored with it.
Crowded, but has premium seafood options: crab, fish, and squid. They have the gangan, choose between whole fish or fish head.
Also a typical restaurant with local food, but with a more premium and hygienic feel. Knick knacks and recipes from the old days of the island.
There is actually no name for the shop but it houses a travel agent (the front display says they sell Sriwijaya Air tickets) and sells local snacks. On a hot day, as is always the case, sit here and enjoy a refreshing shaved ice (sekoteng) with jelly, red or green beans and other toppings, condensed milk and syrup.
Western-style foods and beverages.
Take a sip of coffee while feasting upon seafoods.
OYO 1612
It may look like a small hotel from the outside, but there is a huge pond with fountain in front of the rooms! No windows in your room and not sound-proof.
A simple hotel inland away from downtown Tanjung Pandan. Rooms only. Spacious room with minimum design and adequate amenities.
Large hotel, basic rooms with air-con, TV, and shower. Less than five minutes away on foot to Tanjung Pendam beach or the Tanjung Pandan city center.
Subpar hotel in a central location. Room with simple breakfast. Family room has a home theater system!
Midway between downtown Tanjung Pandan and Tanjung Binga beach. Quaint exotic exterior, adequate facilities for a star hotel, superb view. Breakfast was on par with price. You cannot plunge into the beach directly from the hotel though.
The largest and one of the best places to stay in Belitung. If you want a high unobstructed view of the sunset, this is where you'll find it. Western standard hotel service, large restaurant for a buffet, a swimming pool and bar overlooking the sunset.
A lower profile hotel that overlooks the western beach, but still close to Tanjung Pandan. Has a restaurant, karaoke room, swimming pool, and you can rent a car or motorcycle.
Huge hotel facing Tanjung Pendam Beach. Adequate rooms, small pool, and restaurant. WiFi at lobby only. Be aware of the loud live music at the beach every night!
Inland, away from downtown Tanjung Pandan, makes this hotel lucky enough to offer bungalows for its residence. Garden style hotel, with multiple swimming pools, a restaurant and some gazebos, and an indoor karaoke room.
Chic and modern designed hotel, at the suburbs of Tanjung Pandan. Has an in-house restaurant.
Comfortable open-air hotel with 78 rooms overlooking a nice beach. Very easy to coordinate trips from the hotel to locations around the island. Highly recommended.
A quiet sanctuary right at the center of bustling Tanjung Pandan. High end resort with a pool and its own restaurant. Perfect for honeymooners, but a bit far from the famous beaches.
The largest (and perhaps the only) mall in Belitung.
This is the market where small designers sell their product to fame. The most complete collection of souvenirs, they have all of the above.
Locally produced bags, fashion, and shell arts. If you buy the crackers in bulks, they have a special wrapping box for your convenience.
There is transportation to towns across the island by taxi, either official or unofficial. Taxi Angkasa +62 822 8301 5555, +62 878 964 78835 is the only legal taxi company operating throughout the island.
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